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Explosion on sets of 'Bond 25' leaves one injured, damages stage
The upcoming James Bond film has hit yet another roadblock following a major accident on the sets at Pinewood Studios in the U.K.According to a statement from the official James Bond Twitter handle, a controlled explosion went wrong during the shooting of the film, damaging the exterior of the famous 007 stage at the iconic studio and injuring a crewmember outside the stage."During the filming of a controlled explosion on the set of Bond 25 today at Pinewood Studios, damage was caused to the exterior of the 007 Stage. There were no injuries on set, however one crew member outside the stage has sustained a minor injury," the tweet read.The film's crew was testing a stunt involving a fireball in a laboratory when the accident took place, reported The Sun as cited by The Hollywood Reporter."There were three huge explosions and it's blown part of the Bond stage roof off and some wall panels off the stage. There were three loud explosions, one after another, and a member of the crew was ...
Mahershala Ali eyeing to star in 'Solitary'
Two times Oscar winner, Mahershala Ali is eyeing to star in the upcoming prison drama 'Solitary'. He will also be executive producing the film.'Solitary' is based on a memoir 'Solitary: Unbroken by four decades in Solitary confinement, My Story of Transformation and Hope' about and penned by Albert Woodfox, who spent 43 years in solitary confinement in Louisiana's prison, Deadline reported.Woodfox received the sentence for killing a prison guard in 1972, which he denied committing. He was released in 2016 and now lives in a house he bought in New Orleans.Although the film is in its early development stage, no director and screenwriter have been confirmed yet.Jamie Patricof and Katie McNeill will produce the film and Carolyn Govers will serve as the co-executive producer.Ali is popularly known for his role in the Netflix drama series 'House of Cards' and also won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor in 'Moonlight' and 'Green Book'.
I'm lucky that I can walk away from a job: Julianna Margulies on 'The Good Fight' pay dispute
Julianna Margulies' disagreement with bosses at CBS network about her pay in "The Good Wife" sequel did not break into the media from the word go. The actor, who led the critically-acclaimed legal drama as housewife-turned-litigator Alicia Florrick for seven years, decided to break her silence as she gradually realised she was "covering up the reasons" for not starring in "The Good Fight". "... Whenever I do press someone asks me, why aren't you going on 'The Good Fight'? I had already said yes to going on 'The Good Fight'. It was CBS's decision not to pay me my salary. I realised that I just wasn't doing any service to the other women in my business by staying quiet. "I felt very good about finally just letting the truth out and saying it's not that I don't want to do the show, it's that CBS has chosen not to value my contribution to the show, and therefore I won't be doing it," Margulies told PTI in a telephonic interview from New York. She said it was "not a feud" with CBS and she .
Antonio Banderas to receive CineMerit Award at Munich Film Festival
Actor Antonio Banderas will be honoured with the CineMerit award at the 37th edition of Munich International Film Festival. According to the festival organisers, the 58-year-old actor will be attending the festival where he will be presenting his upcoming feature, "Pain and Glory". Banderas, who recently won the Best Actor trophy at last month's Cannes Film Festival for his performance in the Pedro Almodovar-directed film, will receive the honour on June 29. CineMerit Award is handed to outstanding personalities in the international film community for extraordinary contributions to motion pictures as an art form. Banderas began his film career in the 1980s together with Spanish director Pedro Almodovar and films such as "Labyrinth of Passion", "Matador", and "Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down!". In the '90s, Banderas arrived on the Hollywood scene after he starred in film such as "Philadelphia", "Interview With the Vampire" and "Desperado". Martin Campbell's "The Mask of Zorro" is, perhaps, the .
Living in harmony with nature will lead to better future:Modi on Environment Day
Living in harmony with nature will lead to a better future, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Wednesday on the World Environment Day. "Our planet and environment is something we all cherish greatly. Today on #WorldEnvironmentDay, we reiterate our commitment to ensure a cleaner planet," the prime minister tweeted. Living in harmony with nature will lead to a better future, he said and posted a short video. In the video, he said planting saplings is not enough and people have to take care of it till it becomes a tree.
It's a wrap for Deepika Padukone starrer 'Chhapaak'
Actor Deepika Padukone, who is bringing the story of real-life acid attack survivor Laxmi Agarwal to the big screen with her upcoming film 'Chhapaak', has wrapped up shooting for the film.Calling it the most "precious" film of her career, Deepika shared the news on her Instagram account along with a group picture from the last day of the movie's shoot.She captioned the post, "It's a wrap on THE MOST PRECIOUS film of my career...see you all at the movies! 10.1.2020 Chhapaak."Deepika's first look as the acid attack survivor was unveiled on March 25. Revealing her look from the film, the actor had posted a picture on her Instagram and the resemblance was uncanny!Deepika's character will be called 'Malti' and she looked absolutely unrecognisable in the first look.Apart from the amazing prosthetics, it's the intensity in the actor's eyes that wins you over. The "Piku" actor effortlessly emotes the undying human spirit and determination of the survivor in the picture.The upcoming movie went
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Madras HC says no to monetising Ilaiyaraja's songs without his permission
The Madras High Court Tuesday prohibited monetising songs of renowned music composer Ilaiyaraja through TV reality shows, concerts and online radio channels, among others, without his prior permission. Justice Anita Sumanth passed the order on a civil suit filed by Ilaiyaraja, alleging copyright infringement by Agi Music, Echo Recording, Giri Trading Company and a few others. The court had earlier passed an interim order in favour of the music composer and confirmed it on Tuesday. Justice Sumanth made it clear that the songs composed by the musician cannot be exploited or monetised in any manner without his prior permission. However, films comprising songs composed by Ilaiyaraja released and screened in theatres are exempted from the order. Ilaiyaraja had filed the suit in 2014 against the music recording companies and others for allegedly infringing his copyright over the songs composed by him. He contended that the firms were not only infringing his rights but also monetising his ...
Russell Peters on his journey as a comedian
Indo-Canadian comedian Russell Peters says he was barely making a living out of comedy at the initial stage of his career.
When Jim Sarbh chose Ranveer over Ranbir
Actor Jim Sarbh picked his "Padmaavat" co-star Ranveer Singh over actor Ranbir Kapoor for a hypothetical one-night stand situation.
'Bharat' may remain unaffected by India's WC opener
Film and cricket buffs may be divided over what to watch on Wednesday -- Salman Khan's Eid treat "Bharat" or India's first match at the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019, but experts feel the movie will remain unaffected.
Kerala honours veteran film star Sheela with award
Veteran actress Sheela, 76, has been honoured with the prestigious J.C. Daniel Award in recognition of her contribution to the Malayalam film industry.
I always enjoy doing my own stunts in films: Akshay
Actor Akshay Kumar, known for doing his own stunts, says shooting bike stunts on the streets of Bangkok for Rohit Shettys "Sooryavanshi" was extra special.
Mac Miller documentary in development
Filmmaker CJ Wallis has announced that Margrette Bird Pictures, a film company he found with Mallory Kennedy, is working on a documentary about the late rapper Mac Miller.
I want to make Dingko Singh biopic, but haven't decided on my next: Shahid
Shahid Kapoor is yet to decide what he wants to do next after "Kabir Singh" but his wish is to feature in a biopic on boxer Dingko Singh. There were reports that Shahid would turn producer for a film based on the life of Manipuri boxer Ngangom Dingko Singh. The film, to be directed by Raja Krishna Menon, would feature Shahid in the titular role. When asked for an update on the project, Shahid told PTI, "I have the rights for Dingko Singh. It's a film I really want to make, and I'll make it. But I don't know what I'm doing next. "There's nothing that I've committed to. Everything is in stages of conversation and discussions. There'll be an official announcement soon on what I'm doing next." Dingko Singh (from Manipur) was the first and only Asian gold medallist boxer from India in the Bantamweight category and was awarded the Padma Shri in 2013. Shahid's latest film "Kabir Singh" is the remake of the Telugu hit "Arjun Reddy". "I feel nice that people have a positive sentiment attached .
YouTube brings back NextUp for content creators
To support upcoming content creators on its platform, Google-owned messaging app YouTube on Tuesday opened entries for NextUp 2019 with three new editions -- NextUp for Artists, Women To Watch and Gamers.
Plant a sapling, take a selfie with it on World Environment Day: Javadekar urges people
Calling for active public participation in World Environment Day celebrations on June 5, Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar Tuesday launched #SelfieWithSapling campaign, urging people to plant a sapling and click a selfie with it. Javadekar, who took charge of as the environment minister on Saturday, said 'jan bhagidari' (people's participation) is integral to tackling environmental issues and it has to be a people's movement. "June 5 is celebrated as World Environment Day. I am sure people of this country will enthusiastically participate in it. I appeal to the people to plant a sapling, click a picture with it and post it on social media using '#SelfieWithSapling'. We need such initiatives as we are creating a carbon sink," the minister said. "The Modi government believes that environment is not just a government programme but a people's programme," he added. World Environment Day 2019 will be hosted by China with a theme of 'Air Pollution'. Recently, the ministry released
Patrick J. Adams to return to 'Suits' for final goodbye
Actor Patrick J. Adams will return for the ninth and final season of "Suits".
Rajinikanth starrer '2.0' to be released in China
Superstar Rajinikanth and actor Akshay Kumar starrer "2.0" will be released in China on July 12. Akshay on Tuesday took to social media to announce the film's China release.
We're all typecast in on-screen image: Sunil Grover
Actor Sunil Grover, loved as fictional characters Gutthi and Mashoor Gulati and who will be seen in the film "Bharat", says he does not mind the tag of a 'comedian' as he believes a successful on-screen image always allows more opportunities to an artiste.